would the current mainstream music scene be how it is without Busted? would there be so many boy bands in that sense of the word now without them. i remember a pre Brits show in 2004 I think and Busted were nomintated for loads, the Kerrang editor was on there saying how the Darkness should win everything, the presenter at the time asked 'but do you think people will listen to Busted and then move on to other guitar music?'

on a personal level I know my sister was in to the standard pop before them, bit of mainstream RnB and stuff, now she;s into bands like Paramore and general 'indie' bands.

Now obviously we can say the Strokes started it all, and we wouldn't have bands like the Arctic Monkeys without the Strokes...but the late teens now weren't listening to the Strokes back then...i'm not saying Busted inspired any bands, but their success certainly helped 'indie bands' reach the level of success they have today.

and 3am. tune.